The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-08-06
the oDD.EECLows.


Lie RECEPTION, EXCURSION
DOWN THE RIVER, ARvoUR's. HOS.
PlIALITY, GRAND SIRE T PARADE
EXCURSION To MONTGOMERY. ELEc.
TON OF OFFICERS, ETC.
District L dge No. Is. of the Grand
United Order of Odd Fellows held its
an"uai session at the Temple on Duffy
street ~ the city during the week. The
Loo Was opened on Tuesday at 9
" clock by District Master w. b. Mat.
the"s, and the morning devoted to
IT reception. A large and nte liigent
delegation is in attendance although y
rye uu nber have been unable to at.
tend on account Of the recent freshets
which damaged the railroads to such an
extent as to make direct railroad COM
munlcation impossible from Atlanta
Macon and Augusta. At the reception
the FLOWING named gentlemen were
introduced and made brief speeches.
Kevs. s. H. Robertson, II. H, Taylor,
}. s. Haber ham J. H. Adams. Strick,
an d d M. r. wills SON
A. X. Desvern'y y, grand master of
masOns Tor the State Of Georgia. Col. j
ii. Deveaux, and others j. #. Valen-
tine OF Waycross, was elected tempora
ny chairman and L A Washington, tenn
porary vice chairman. A number of
ladies graced the occasion with their
presence. At 2 O'Clock the brethren
took the delegates on an excursion
down the river on the steamer David
Clark giving them an opportunity of
viewing the points of interest around
the harbor. The trip was very delight
full and greatly enjoyed by the excur-
sionists.
On Wednesday evening grand re-
ception in honor the District Lodge was
given by Armour Lodge and Household
of Ruth No. 439 at their hall on Har-
ris street. The reception was held in
the Lodge room and interesting ad-
dresses were delivered by Messrs. F.
W. Mccarthy, G. H. Mccarthy. j. F.
Valentine, Rev. Adams, and others. A
very elegant bible was presented by Mr.
Mulligan of Armour Lodge to the
Household Of Ruth, District Master
Matthews making the presentation
which was accepted by N. G.. j. F.
Jones, in behalf of the Household. At
II o'clock the company repaired to the
spacious hall ON the second floor where
a table extending the entire length of
the room was laden with all the good
things of the season calculated to tempt
the appetite. After doing justice to the
feast the party spent several hours in
social chat, music &c.
THE PARADE.
On Thursday the Lodges formed
early in the morning at, the Temple,
1. L. SaaGers, Esq, grand marshal with
suitable number Of aids. The PR
cesslon marched through the principal
streets making splendid appearance
aud was admired by everybody. The
PAoOS00toA PtOCecucu 10 the Guy ana
Railroad and took the cars
tor Montgomery where the day was
spent most agreeably. In the night
entertainments were held at their halls
which were very. literally. patronized.
The District Lodge closed its session
on Friday evening after -transs citing a
large amount Of. business. The session
was harmonious, and much good will
result to the Order from the dsiibera-
tons. Following are the names of the
officers elected for the ensuing year
f, W. Mccarthy, D. NJ.
Geo. H. Davis. D. ID. M.
P. H. Craig, Secretary
H. r. Stewart, Treasurer.
R.N. Rutledge, D. Director.
P. G. M, w. H. Mathews, was cleo
ted to represent the District Lodge in
the National Convention to convene in
Cincinnati, September 10. The next
session Of District Lodge No. l9, will
be held at Athens, GA.